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The C Sheet | August 27th

Visier

Why We Need Rest to Recover and Grow (Thrive Global) . A 2016 study found that women with internet access, usually those with higher incomes and education levels, were more likely to have children than women without it. But “giving 110%” ultimately harms us and the companies we work for. The Digital Divide in Fertility.

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Why Leaders Should Practice Meditation

Achievers

Finally, a recent study found that health-promoting workplaces can directly influence an employee’s health and limit the risk of burnout. Salesforce founder Marc Benioff told The New York Times how meditation influenced his management style, as well as why he put meditation rooms in his global offices.

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Extreme Work Hours: An American Crisis

ATD Human Capital

A recent Duke University study found that sleep-deprived people make riskier decisions. One study found that the risk of heart disease increased by 67 percent in people who worked 11-hour days. Arianna Huffington’s book Thrive highlights research that shows performance is enhanced when we prioritize health and well-being.

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Dear CEOs: Focus On The Heart Of Your Company To Improve Organizational Health

15Five

A recent study shows that salespeople who closed twice as many deals as their peers were 14% more likely to earn a promotion into management, and the better they were at sales, the worse they were managing. This post originally appeared on Thrive Global. . Image Credit: CATHY PHAM on Unsplash.

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4 Surprising Ways Financial Stress Impacts Your Team

Best Money Moves

The Thriving Wallet Survey , conducted by Discover and Thrive Global highlights startling financial health statistics and dives into the connection between workplace performance and employee mental health. A Bank of America study found that 82% of employees say employers should play a role in supporting their financial wellness.

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Introducing the Thrive Reset Zapp

Thrive Global

A study from the Technical University of Berlin found that even delays of just over a second can cause us to judge the other person negatively, perceiving them as “less attentive, extraverted and conscientious.”. And a study from U.C.L.A. The Thrive Reset Zapp will launch on Zoom later this year.

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To Manage Your Stress During the Coronavirus, Try Taking Meaningful Breaks

Thrive Global

Since the pandemic began, Thrive Global has surveyed over 8,000 Americans on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and 82% of individuals report feeling that the pandemic has had a bigger negative impact on their stress than any other event in history.